Role of Fluoroquinolones in the Primary Prophylaxis of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis: Meta-Analysis

Daily oral fluoroquinolone prophylaxis reduces the risk of development of first episode of SBP and mortality in cirrhotic patients with low total protein in the ascitic fluid. Fluoroquinolones might be advisable for the primary prophylaxis of SBP in selected high-risk patients with cirrhosis.